Basil Wrigley Wilson

Basil Wrigley Wilson
Basil Wrigley Wilson
Born	16 June 1909; Cape Town, South Africa
Died	9 February 1996 (aged 86)
Alma mater	University of Cape Town; University of Illinois;
Known for	Wilson's formulas for simplified wind-wave prediction;
Awards	ASCE A.M. Wellington Prize (1952); ASCE Norman medal (1969); ASCE Moffat-Nichol award (1983); Member of the National Academy of Engineering (1984);
	Scientific career
Fields	Civil Engineering; Physical Oceanography; Hydraulic Engineering;
Institutions	South African Railways and Harbours Administration; Texas A&M University;
Thesis	Research and Model Studies on Range Action in Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town (1951)
Doctoral advisor	J.S. de V. von Willich
Other academic advisors	Dr. C.V. von Abo

Basil Wrigley Wilson (16 June 1909 – 9 February 1996) was an oceanographic engineer and researcher in the field of coastal engineering who made significant contributions to the study of ocean waves, ship motion, and mooring technology.

Basil Wrigley Wilson
Born	(1909-06-16)16 June 1909 Cape Town, South Africa
Died	9 February 1996(1996-02-09) (aged 86)
Alma mater	University of Cape Town University of Illinois
Known for	Wilson's formulas for simplified wind-wave prediction
Awards	ASCE A.M. Wellington Prize (1952) ASCE Norman medal (1969) ASCE Moffat-Nichol award (1983) Member of the National Academy of Engineering (1984)
Scientific career
Fields	Civil Engineering Physical Oceanography Hydraulic Engineering
Institutions	South African Railways and Harbours Administration Texas A&M University
Thesis	Research and Model Studies on Range Action in Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town (1951)
Doctoral advisor	J.S. de V. von Willich
Other academic advisors	Dr. C.V. von Abo